A crash occurred in Deerfield Township along County Road 645 at about 8:27 p.m.. Though little information was initially provided, police shared that a BMW sedan veered off the roadway and then struck a tree, leading to the death of the driver.
Single-car accidents are often the most overwhelming to family members. Various factors can contribute to a person’s injuries and loss of life. That includes a medical emergency occurring right before the accident, an animal entering the roadway and the driver trying to avoid it, or distraction due to using a phone.
Police will investigate accidents to some degree. However, for families who need more information, hiring a car accident attorney to determine whether someone else was responsible could be beneficial.
Fatal Injuries in Accident
In this particular accident, there is no clear indication of what caused the driver of the BMW to veer off the roadway to the left. However, the force of the accident was significant enough to cause the driver to suffer fatal injuries. Police were investigating at the time of their initial report.
If you are the victim of a car accident, one of the most important steps you can take is to seek legal representation. When a family member loses their life as a result of a car accident, it is even more important to take these steps. Not doing so means you do not get all of the answers, especially if someone else caused the incident. Kwartler Manus can provide legal guidance to victims in Deerfield Township.